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Capital One Spark Cash vs Capital One Venture X Business

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Capital One Spark Cash comes from Capital One at $95/yr; the Capital One Venture X Business from Capital One at $395/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Capital One Spark Cash is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,000 more in estimated value) than the Capital One Venture X Business's. Get the Capital One Spark Cash first; revisit the Capital One Venture X Business after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCapital One Spark CashCapital One Venture X Business
Annual fee$95$395
Sign-up bonus$1,000 cash bonus150,000 bonus miles
Bonus value (est.)$1,000-
Min spend to unlock bonus$10,000 in 3 mo$30,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCapital OneCapital One
Card categorybusinesstravel
Best earning category (Hotels_capital_one)5x10x
Transfer partnersNonecapital-one
Headline benefits
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      Capital One Spark Cash
      $95/yr · $1,000 cash bonus
      Read the full review
      Capital One Venture X Business
      $395/yr · 150,000 bonus miles

      Editorial take: Capital One Spark Cash

      Editorial take: Capital One Venture X Business

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Capital One Spark Cash or Capital One Venture X Business?
      The Capital One Spark Cash has a public bonus ($1,000 cash bonus, worth roughly $1,000), while the Capital One Venture X Business doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Capital One Spark Cash's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One Venture X Business?
      At $95/yr, the Capital One Spark Cash is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Capital One Venture X Business's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Capital One Spark Cash and Capital One Venture X Business?
      Yes, though both are issued by Capital One so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Capital One Spark Cash or the Capital One Venture X Business first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Capital One Spark Cash: $10,000 spend in 3 months. Capital One Venture X Business: $30,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.